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SeaWorld Orlando announces it will build Sesame Street-themed land

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Oh, what my children would have given to step into Elmo’s World when they were little! They, like countless other little ones, were just obsessed with the adorable red puppet. Elmo’s widespread appeal — and that of his furry friends — has prompted an expansion of SeaWorld’s partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind … Continue reading "SeaWorld Orlando announces it will build Sesame Street-themed land"
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Expansive theming creates broad appeal for Disney World’s Pandora

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Don't let the fact that you haven't seen -- or didn't love -- James Cameron's movie "Avatar" keep you from experiencing Walt Disney World's amazing addition Pandora - The World of Avatar. If you do, you most definitely will miss out on one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced experiences. Disney Imagineers have brought to life such creative storytelling that the new land in Disney's Animal Kingdom can stand alone and thoroughly wow guests, regardless of whether they are movie fans.
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A parent’s guide to Disney’s Pandora – The World of Avatar

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Beginning May 27, families will be able to visit Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Based on the planet in the movie "Avatar," this new section of the theme park has been in the works for six years. Blogger Kristin Ford was able to visit Pandora twice over the weekend during a local media preview and an annual passholder day, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It really did feel like I was transported to another world! Guests not familiar with the movie or the construction might have some questions, though, so here is a description of what parents will encounter.
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My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure

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Last week, I experienced one of Orlando’s theme parks in a whole new way: I was a chaperone at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure. Gradventure is the resort’s celebration for eighth-graders — and only these middle-school students and their chaperones are allowed in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios during the special-ticket event. In fact, after 7 … Continue reading "My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure"
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Everything you need to know about new Happily Ever After fireworks at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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On May 11, Walt Disney World bids farewell to its long-running Wishes fireworks show. On May 12, it ushers in its new nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After. The Disney Parks Blog will be live-streaming the debut, so even if you can't be at the Magic Kingdom on Friday, you can see Happily Ever After. Tune in at 8:55 p.m. ET. In the meantime, here are answers to some of the most common questions about the new show.
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You CAN make Disney’s Mickey waffles at home

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You can buy the actual waffle mix that is used at Walt Disney World for its delicious Mickey waffles: Carbon's Golden Malted Pancake and Waffle Flour. This patented mix, which was created 80 years ago, is made of high-quality wheat, flour and cornmeal blended with premium malt and natural flavorings. The resulting texture and the sweet flavor create Mickey waffles that are the closest we have come to what is served at Walt Disney World.
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Take Groot Dance Bomb Challenge before Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

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The highly anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2,” comes out this Friday, and in the days leading up to the film’s release, fans can help everyone’s favorite character, Groot, do some good. And, yes, it involves dancing. Marvel gave YouTube star Dominic “D-trix” Sandoval an early look at Groot and his new dancing toy … Continue reading "Take Groot Dance Bomb Challenge before Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2"
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